Central District Health Dept.-Horseshoe Bend , Hd4

CONTACT: MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-321-2215, Swine Flu Hotline for Region 4 - 208-321-2222. DISTRICT OFFICE: The seven health districts in Idaho work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare alongside numerous state and local organizations. Each district features a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of state agencies. They cater to local requirements by offering a diverse range of services that can differ among districts. These services include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about local services, contact your nearest District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a comprehensive statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: This area encompasses programs that address the relationship between human health and the surrounding environment, including plant and animal communities. **Environmental Health Programs cover: Day Care; Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness); Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections); Public Pools.** Land Development Programs include: Mortgage Surveys; Public Water Systems; Subdivision Review; Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (Family Planning): Offers Family Planning services such as education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals. Various birth control methods are available, along with educational resources and speakers for community events upon request. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care are also provided. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at low or no cost for families unable to pay. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the local health department, which will bill your insurance. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that helps you track your immunizations and ensures you receive necessary vaccines. Always bring your immunization records to appointments. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC provides supplemental nutrition assistance for Women, Infants, and Children, including monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. It serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to one year postpartum, non-nursing women up to six months postpartum, infants under one year, and children under five. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK: This federally funded program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without health insurance covering these tests. Eligibility includes meeting income guidelines and being a U.S. citizen or having an Alien ID card, with specific age and health criteria prioritized. Languages available include English, with interpreters accessible.

Intake Procedure: For general information, locations, and appointments, call. Immunizations and WIC are available on the 1st Thursday; please call for an appointment.